District judge to decide future of Float Fest

A district judge may have the final say in the future of the outdoor music festival Float Fest.

In light of Float Fest promoter Marcus Federman’s lawsuit against Guadalupe County following the denial of a large gathering permit request, county commissioners are allowing the appeal to go forward after taking no action against the pending litigation in executive session during their regular meeting Tuesday afternoon.

A district judge will be supplied the appeal, a transcript of the initial hearing from Jan. 24 and all evidence submitted to the hearing. After review, the judge will make a decision to either uphold or overturn the commissioners’ 3-2 decision to deny Float Fest a permit.